THE WAR CRYOfficial Organ of The Salvation Army in Southern Africa ~ Registered at the Post Office as a Newspaper ~ R5.00 ~ 132th Year ~ Issue No 5837 ~ December 2015Official Organ of The Salvation Army in Southern Africa ~ Registered at the Post Office as a Newspaper ~ R5.00 ~ 132th Year ~ Issue No 5837 ~ December 2015

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Isaiah 9:6-7

For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given and government will be upon His shoulders and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor.

Isaiah 9:6-7

For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given and government will be upon His shoulders and His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor.

Major Kediemetse Lenah Jwili

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Dear Readers Welcome to our final edition of the War Cry for 2015. I thank God for the opportunity to communicate with you through this medium of print. We have covered many varied topics through the pages of the War Cry. I am especially pleased that the readership feel that they can discuss such diversity as gender equality sensitivity from the way specific articles have been portrayed. We always take note of feedback received and strive to make our publication more meaningful and all encompassing.

I take this opportunity to thank all the writers for their great contribution to this wonderful tool available to God's people especially reaching the most remote areas in our territory. Be encouraged and blessed again through the messages and lessons shared by The General, our Territorial Commander Colonel Keith Conrad, Major Kervin Harry and Captain Phelelani Khathi.

Christmas 2015 is around the corner, “ For unto us a child is born, a Son is given” - “O come let us adore Him”. Readers yet another Christmas! Some of us have already experienced and celebrated this wonderful reminder (Christmas) of God’s love and divine protection for many years. The big question is: What impact has it made, what difference did it make, what change has been made in my life?

The announcement that came to Mary through God’s messenger, the angel Gabriel, cleared the questions and doubts Mary and Joseph might have had. The Supernatural overruling the natural. God disclosed His love to the world through giving the world the best. John explains this very well in his gospel, “For God so loved the world (you and me) that He gave His one and only son, that whoever believes in Him, shall not perish but have eternal life” (John3:16).

As you plan this time of sharing with those who are closest to you be mindful of the reason and purpose we celebrate Christmas.

The tradition of Christmas decorations and songs of praise is still held onto by some people especially Christians today. It is amazing how this special time brings families and friends together to discuss plans on how they want to spend Christmas Day.

I find that the most significant part of the story of the birth of Christ is the fulfilment (Promised Messiah) of the prophecy in the Old Testament Isaiah 9:6. The names given, Wonderful Counsellor, God – the Mighty One, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. Each name carries its own special or unique significance. The angel Gabriel in his announcement to Mary, his message from God states the name clearly as Jesus meaning Jehovah saves. A God who saves, a God who loves and a God with us.

Another aspect of this story is the musical talent displayed by Mary when she sang with joy her song of praise when she greeted Elizabeth. This song of praise is referred to as the ‘Magnificat.’ It reveals the deep spiritual life and how she lived in close communion with God as her songs are full of quotations from the Psalms. God is involved with us, He is not distant from us, divine protection is ours. Let us sing those Songs of Praise. When praises go up, blessings come down.

Joy to the world the Lord is comeHark the herald angel sings… God and sinners reconciled

Have a blessed Christmas

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It is with hearts filled with thanksgiving and praise to God that we should enter this Christmas season. I hope we will all take time to reflect and contemplate the everlasting love and eternal plan of salvation that God has prepared since the beginning of time for all mankind.

We certainly have had ample opportunity to reflect on the boundless love of God to The Salvation Army throughout this milestone year of the 150th anniversary celebrations. Once again, now, we think of the extravagant love of God who gave us the greatest gift of all, knowing full well that most of us would not realise the value.

Isaiah wrote: 'He had no beauty or majesty to attract us to him, nothing in his appearance that we should desire him. He was despised and rejected by mankind, a man of suffering, and familiar with pain. Like one from whom people hide their faces he was despised, and we held him in low esteem' (Isaiah 53:2-3).

Despite it all, God still went ahead with his plan of salvation for the world! That is why Christmas is such a special time. The extraordinary revelation is that God sees things differently from us.

One of the first things Mary says in her song of thanksgiving to God is: 'My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God my Saviour, for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant' Luke 1:46-48).

We see here a clear distinction between the values of God and those of mankind. God is ready to give his all to save men and women like you and me. God is the God of eternity, he is the Almighty and yet he shows his love and concern for weak, imperfect human beings.

The General’s Christmas Message From the General

3 DECEMBER 2015

General André Cox

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A New PerspectiveThe subject of great joy expressed by Mary is a subject of great joy for us all. Yet she continues with another outpouring of thanksgiving and joy: 'For the Mighty One has done great things for me …' (Luke 1:49).

One of the elements of the Christmas story which never ceases to amaze me is to think that God is such a great and powerful being, yet he still is interested in us. That is why Mary rejoices and why we should rejoice as we look forward to celebrating the coming of Christ that changed the course of human history. God is ready to stoop down and even to use imperfect men and women to accomplish his plan.

Despite his power, God is happy to show mercy to the small, insignificant and imperfect people that we are. People give honour and glory to what appears to be powerful and wealthy in this world. God does exactly the opposite. God looks at humanity with love and mercy, which is what the story of Christmas is all about.

God turns the value scales upside down and shows his love for the small, the humble and the seemingly insignificant. We need to examine our hearts as we prepare for Christmas so we can eliminate all thoughts of pride and any spirit of materialism because, in reality, whether we are princes or paupers – or the General of The Salvation Army – we are pretty insignificant!

Christmas is about the fact that God came specifically to establish a relationship with us, and his glory is manifested in the lives of ordinary humble people. Christmas is a time of great joy and peace for all mankind.

I pray that we will experience the wonder of that reality in our lives this Christmas time and that we will show it wherever we are!

(Scripture quotations from the New International Version)

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Usho Ukuthini Ukhisimusi Kumakhrestu?Usho Ukuthini Ukhisimusi Kumakhrestu?

KANTI WAZALWA NINI UJESU?Kunokuphikisana phakathi kosolwazi bezenkolo ngosuku lokuzalwa (25 Disemba) kuka Jesu abanye bathi wazalwa ngo 11 September ngonyaka ka 3 BC. Lolusuku asikwazi ukulisekele ngeZwi lweBhayibheli kodwa umlando uyaluvuna. Amakholwa asendulo ayegubha ukuzalwa kuka Jesu ngalolusuku luka 11 September kodwa okwabe kubathena amandla yikuthi emva kwezinyanga ezintathu kwabe kulandela lomgubho ka Sartunalia (17-25 Disemba) owabe ufaka izwe emanyaleni futhi bekhona nabe bandla lobuKhrestu ababehambela lemigubho yezithixo. Abaholi bebandla lamaKrestu eRoma bahlangana bavumelana ukususa imigubho yokuzalwa kuka Jesu ku September 11, yayiswa kuDisemba 25 ukuze kugwenywe lemikhuba eyabe yenziwa abakhonzi bezithixo. Lashintsha kanjalo-ke usuku lokuzalwa kukaJesu, umlando wonke waguquka ngenjongo yoku zuza abantu ebumnyameni ukuze babuyele kuNkulunkunkulu ophilayo. Ibandla laphumelela ukuguqula leliholidi libe ngelamaKrestu kodwa umoya wezithixo nemikhuba yalamaholidi kwasala nalo. ZITHOKOZISE NGOJEHOVA Amakholwa ayecelwa ukuba afake ubuNkulunkulu kulamaholidi kaKhisimusi. Kubuhlungu ukubona ibandla elinabantu abayikhulu abeza enkonzweni njalo ngesonto kodwa ngosuku lukakhisimusi kufika abantu abangaphansi kweshumi ukuzokhonza. Lesi akube isikhathi sokudumisa nokubonga uNkulunkulu ngale'sipho esinguJesu asiphe sona. Ukhisimusi akungabi usuku lokuhlabela asebalala, lokushadelwa, noma lokubulalana nokudakwa, kodwa makube isikhathi sokwazisa abantu ngoJesu nokugcizelela ukuthi Ngaye UNKULUNKULU UPHAKATHI KWABANTU, UNKULUNKULU UNATHI FUTHI INSINDISO IFIKILE EMHLABENI (MATHEWU 2:18-25). Abanethuba lokuphuma beyoshaya amacilongo nokukoleka imali ezitolo, bayacelwa ukuba bangalilahli lelithuba lokwazisa abantu ngoJesu uMsindisi wethu. Izwe lidinga ukukhululwa ebumnyameni nasesonweni, sinalowo mthwalo thina esingamabutho kaJesu. Asaziseni abantu ngoJesu owazalwa ukuze izwe lisindiswe (Mathewu 2:21).Qaphela ! emva kukakhismusi lelo-fridge lisazodinga ukugcwala ukudla, izingane zisazodinga imali yesikole, iminikelo kaJehova isazodingeka, izikweletu zisadinga ukukhokhwa, ungathathwa umoya wokuchitha kulokhisimusi kodwa konke okwenzayo makunike udumo kuJehova. Kwabangamazi uJesu Khrestu: Lesi isikhathi sokuzijabulisa,nokuvakasha, nokusebenzisa imali nokuphumula Kwabazana NoJesu: lesi isikhathi sokudumisa nokubonga kuSimakade ukuthi ufikile emhlabeni. Asilugubhe lolusuku ngokwazi ukuthi intokozo yethu ayincikile ekudleni, ebumnandini,nasezimpahleni zokugqoka kodwa incike kuJesu uMsindisi wethu. Lesi isikhathi sokutshela abantu ukuthi uzelwe uMsindisi, ufikile uMesiya ozokhulula bonke abantu esonweni.

Asikwazi ukuphumula abasha besabulawa izidakamizwa

Asikwazi ukuthatha amaholidi siphumule, kuse nababoshwa emajele

Asikwazi ukuphumula kusenezintombi ezithengisa ngomzimba

Asikwazi ukuthatha amaholidi kusenabazalwane abangakahlukanisi phakathi kwezinto

zobumnyama nokukhanyaNibe no Khisimusi omuhle nonezibusiso.

Kwi Vangeli lika Mathewu nelika Luka sithola umlando ngokuzalwa kukaJesu. Iqiniso elingaphikiswa yikuthi wazalwa intombi uMariya futhi wafika ezweni wabangumuntu ebantwini (Isaya 7:14- 9, Jeremiya 23, Mathewu 1:18,Luka 1:26-38 no 2).U Marku no Johane (Johane 1, Marku 1) bamethula esezelwe futhi beveza ukuthi ungubani nokuthi wayevele ekhona. Sinosuku luka Khisimusi (25 Disemba) ngoba sikholwa ukuthi uJesu wazalwa ngalolosuku noma ngalenyanga. Uzovumelana nami mfundi ukuthi cha izinto ezenzeka ngalenyanga nangalolusuku aziniki udumo kuJesu kodwa sibona ukwanda kobubi, izingozi emgwaqweni, ukucwila otshwaleni, ukuxhashazwa kocansi, umoya Wokuxhaphaza imali nokuminza, ukubulalana nezimpi kanye nokunye okuningi. Lokhu-ke Mhleli kungenze ngajula uma kufanele ngibhale umyalezo kaKhisimusi futhi sibheke nemvelaphi yawo.

IMVELAPHI YOSUKU NAMAHOLIDI KA –KHISIMUSIAmaholidi enyanga kaDisemba ayengahlanganise lutho nobuKrestu. Izinto ezabe zenzeka ngalamaholidi kusuka ngomhlaka 17 kuya ku 25 kuDisemba zingubufakazi bokuthi imvelaphi yamaholidi kakhisimusi ivela kwinkolo yezithixo zamaRoma.

SARTUNALIA (17 – 25 Disemba).Lona kwabe kungumkhosi wezithixo zamaRoma, isikhathi sokuzijabulisa nokuxhaphaza imali.Ngalemikhosi kwabe kuphuzwa, kudakwa, kuphingwa, kugenjulwa, kunikelwa imali nezipho ezithixweni, ikakhulu isithixo u-S a r t u n . U b u N k u l u n k u l u n k u l u b a b e b u n g e k h o ngalamaholidi.Izindawo zokusebenza zabe zivalwa, abasebenzi banikwe amabhonasi ngomhlaka 15 ukuze bakwazi ukuyozijabulisa ngalamaholidi. Izinkantolo zabe zivaliwe, imithetho iphulwa ngoba kwabe kunesisho sokuthi akukho cala ngalamaholidi, okubi okwenzekile kwenzeke ngoba abantu bezijabulisa.Ukuthula kwabe kungekho, abantu babefa bethi bayazijabulisa. Yonke lemigubho yabe yenzelwa eThempelini lesithixo uSartuna.

UKUHLOBISA NGEMIBALA KAKHISIMUSINgalamaholidi onke amadolobha ayehlotshiswa ngemibala ebomvu neluhlaza, kukhanyiswe izibani,kushaywe izinsimbi, kube nemiculo kudunyiswa isithixo samaRoma. Kwakuba khona nemigubho ye- Yule okwabe kungumgubho wamasiko nenkolo kaMitra. Zonke lezinto engizibalayo zisenzeka nanamuhla futhi ziliqiniso elibuhlungu phakathi kwabakholwayo. U 'Father Christmas” esimaziyo nanamuhla kwabe kungu Santa owabe engumfanekiso kaSatane. Isihlahla sikaKhisimusi (Christmas tree: Jeremiya 10:1-5) sabe sifakelwe ukudumisa isithixo somoya wezihlahla.Phansi kwaso kwakubekwa izipho nemikelo, lesihlahla sabe saziwa ngo Dionysus. Kwabe kuphiwana izipho kodwa abampofu babeshiywa ngaphandle. Kwabe kunikelwa ngemizimba yezingane ezincane zenziwe umhlatshelo wesithixo, yiwo lomoya owavuka kuHerodi ngesikhathi ekhipha umyalelo wokuba kubulawe izingane

ezineminyaka emibili ukuze athole uJesu (Mathewu 2:16-18). Kwabe kukhonzwa nonkulunkulu welanga (Sun god), abantu babevuka ekuseni beyobukela ilanga b a l i k h o t h a m e l e b a l i d u m i s e njengonkulunkulu wokukhanya. Sikhule sikwenza nathi lokhu ngokhisimusi. Lomoya wezithixo usekhona nanamuhla ngalamaholidi.

CaptainPhelelani Khathi

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Therapeutic crafts at Beth ShanTherapeutic crafts at Beth Shan

Awareness is also raised with the staff and social workers about the benefits of craft in therapy, a n d t h i s w i l l continue in future with in-service-training for the staff.

My hope is that this will lead to more such projects, and possibly a Master's Degree study into therapeutic crafts and healing by one of the Social Workers.

I am grateful and blessed that God is using my qualifications as a Social Worker and Trainer and my hobbies in bringing healing and Hope!

Annalize Eastes, Secretary

Jo'burg Counter-Trafficking CoalitionE-mail: admin@jctc.co.zaProject Manager / Safe House CoordinatorNational Freedom Network

Crafts have been one of the first therapeutic occupations of Occupational Therapy, but I believe the value in crafts and therapy was largely overlooked especially in trauma support and thus in restoration and healing in safe houses and shelters.

At Beth Shan I have seen crafts as not only skills development, keeping the women busy and generating a possible income for the safe house and the women, but also as a tool that enhances personal strengths; through the process of taking raw materials and processing, assembling and forming them the clients realise they can do the same with their lives.

By creating a safe zone for the women they can analyse events, difficult emotions and experiences and this again prepares them for group therapy and open the possibility for sharing in the group more effectively.

Crafts can often be used in achieving therapeutic changes in the following areas: physiology, perception, cognitive, attitudes, behaviour, craft-related skills, emotions, communication, interpersonal and creativity.

We spent two sessions, one in July and one in August, and have completed little wooden boxes with painting and decoupage and word-templates with antique crackle and mosaic. The clients in the safe house participated as well as the staff and social workers.

What great fun we’ve had!! The clients learned a new skill, they have shared the products and tools used and they've been exposed to problem-solving, socialization, belonging in the group, self-expression and decision-making skills and their emotional well-being improved. During the second session we've discussed their Hopes, Dreams and how to achieve Peace. This opened up the opportunity for the social workers for follow-up discussions in therapy. It was such a pleasure to see the women's faces and body language change before my eyes into smiles and positivity. What a blessing to hear them share their thoughts and dreams! Even the most quiet and shy amongst them!

During the next few months we will continue with Journal Making, Tokreen, Scrapbooking and other Mixed Media and Glasswork. The clients will be challenged to share their newly acquired skill with the newcomers, by showing them how to decoupage and mosaic.

Annalize Eastes Majors Glen andMoya Hay

Officers at Beth Shan

Kids PageKids Page

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Christmas plays can be found on: ministry-to-children.com(this page from their webpage)

Planning ChristmasPlanning Christmas

Planning a Christmas play takes a lot of work and commitment but even the best-laid plans are subject to change when kids get involved. How many times have you held a month of rehearsals (or more) only to have five new kids show up the week before the big event? It has happened to me more than once. The worst-case scenario is assigning lines to a core group then having absent spaces at the play’s premiere. (Been there too!) Sending a frightened, unprepared child out on stage seems a bit mean.

I gave up the complicated Christmas plays with the expensive backdrops and choreographed dances. (I do tend to do things big.) Experience has taught me a few things about Christmas plays. Number one: keep it simple! (This is lesson two through ten, too.) Stick with what you know and most of all .have fun

Narrate the Nativity Story. When in doubt, stick to the gospel of Matthew or Luke. Narrate the nativity story or assign someone the narration part. Kids can act out the parts without learning any lines.

Rely on teens to help you. Never underestimate the power of a teen’s influence over a child. I have found that kids sometimes resist getting on stage; teens can really he lp a ch i l d overcome a case of nerves.

Lead the angels. Invest in a few inexpensive instruments like bells, tambourines or drums and lead an angel band. It’s easy for kids to tap and jingle along to recorded songs. It doesn’t take a lot of practice and parents don’t mind if kids are off beat. Another idea that I’ve used is an angel choir. Make garland halos and let children hold battery-operated candles while they sing, “O Come All Ye Faithful.”

Host a Christmas variety show. Instead of planning a play, offer 2 to 3 minutes spots in a Christmas variety show. Of course, you’ll have to review the acts before Christmas, just in case a mini-Elvis impersonator needs some instruction. (Yes, this happened to me.) Create an itinerary and use slide shows and adult performers to fill in blanks.

Follow Charlie Brown’s example. Charles Schultz left the world a wonderful gift. A Charlie Brown Christmas is one of the most viewed Christmas programmes still to this day. Download the soundtrack and select a few songs from the CD to act out. Charlie Brown delivers the gospel message in a fun, special way.

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The Ride for a Purpose campaign, running annually as part of the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge, has proven to provide an incomparable platform for cyclists to create awareness about personal causes that are close to their hearts, and this year was no different.

Over R14.3 million was raised for charity in 2014 and this year the Momentum 947 Cycle Challenge has continued to encourage riders and charities to get more involved…and so we did and with great enthusiasm.

This year The Salvation Army Southern African Territory laid the foundation by getting six committed and passionate cyclists to enter and ride this cycle challenge and raise funds at the same time.

Entering a team to ride for The Salvation Army was the vision of late Salvation Army Officer Captain Keith Holmes who sadly left this earth before he could see his dream come time. It is with this aspiration that Adrian Sillito, great friend and cycle partner of the Captain, grabbed his cycle by the horns and inspired friend Peter Tyler to ride with him.

This was just the start. Major Carin Holmes, widow of Captain Keith Holmes and keen cyclist herself, was able to inspire, unconsciously, a few others to respond to TSA's appeal for cyclists. They are fellow Salvationists, Taryn Barker, the only female rider, Chris Wright, Robin van Reenen and Mduduzi Radebe. This is how TSA's 947 Cycle Challenge Pioneer Cycle Team was born with only six riders, who each donned the beautifully designed cycle shirt by TSA's Sibusiso Khoza, a design visualised and inspired by Captain Keith Holmes.

The Salvation Army was unfortunately not able to register a Charity Bond, which requires a minimum of 20 riders in the event, but we are confident that we have laid a firm foundation in 2015. Echoing the words of Major Carin Holmes: “This was a first for TSA and a very necessary one. Six riders, but we

believe the impact will be worth thousands in days and years to come.”

“On behalf of the Territorial Commander, Colonel Keith Conrad and the Southern Africa Territory, we want to thank each of our riders for their participation in the 947 Cycle Challenge this year. Riding for TSA and raising some much needed funds is fantastic and so much appreciated. They were worthy ambassadors for TSA on the road and elsewhere and we so proud of them.”

Captain Keith Holmes

The Salvation Army 94.7 Cycle ChallengeThe Salvation Army 94.7 Cycle ChallengeAbove: Chris Wright, Taryn Barker, Peter Tyler, Adrian Sillito, Mduduzi Radebe, Robin van Reenen.

Territorial NewsTerritorial News

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Guests were Colonel Keith Conrad (TC) and Colonel Yvonne Conrad (TPWM) supported by Band and Songsters from Katlehong Corps (Central Division).

North KZN Divisional Soldiers Rally 3-4 October 2015North KZN Divisional Soldiers Rally 3-4 October 2015

Central Division DC and DDWM Installation in Vosloorus Corps - East RandCentral Division DC and DDWM Installation in Vosloorus Corps - East Rand

Candidates SundayCandidates Sunday

I am a CandidateAdapted from a poem by Cindy Coates

Candidate Phumza Ngcobo: I am a Candidate, a Soldier in the Army of my GodT h e L o r d J e s u s i s m y Commanding Officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, prayer and the Word are my weapons of Warfare. I have been taught by the Holy Spirit, trained

by experience, tried by adversity, and tested by fire. I am a volunteer in this Army, and I am enlisted for eternityI will either retire in this army, at the rapture or die in this Army; but I will not get out, sell out, be talked out, or pushed out. I will be faithful, capable, available and reliable.

Candidate Zothani Ntuli:I am a Candidate, a Soldier.I am not a baby. I do not need to be pampered, petted, primed up, pumped up, picked up, or pepped up. I am a Candidate, a Soldier. No one has to call me, remind me, write to me, visit me, entice me, or lure me.

Candidate Sibusiso Mlambo:I am a Candidate, a Soldier. I am not a wimp. I am in place, saluting my king, obeying His orders, praising His name, and building His kingdom! I am a Candidate, a Soldier. No one has to send me flowers, gifts, food, cards, cake, or give handouts. I do not need to be cuddled, cradled, cared for, or catered to.

Candidate Nonhlanhla Mphalala:I am a Candidate, a Soldier. I am committed. I cannot have my feelings hurt bad enough to turn me around. I cannot be discouraged enough to turn me aside. I cannot lose enough to cause me to quit. When Jesus called me into this Army, I had nothing. If I end up with nothing, I will still come out even.

Candidate Shephepelo Sibisi:I am a Candidate, a Soldier. I will win. My God will supply all my needs. I am more than a conqueror. I will always triumph. I can do all things through Christ. I am a Candidate. Devils cannot defeat me. People cannot disillusion me. Weather cannot weary me. Sickness cannot stop

me. Battles cannot beat me. Money cannot buy me. Government cannot silence me and hell cannot handle me!

Candidate Zandile Mkhize: I am a Candidate, a Soldier. Even death cannot destroy me. For when my commander calls me from this battlefield.He will promote me and then bring me back to rule this world with Him. I am a Candidate, a Soldier in the Army, and I'm marching,

claiming victory. I am a Candidate, a Soldier marching Heaven bound. Here I stand!

God is still Calling YouWill you join us? (Candidate Sindisiwe Luhlongwane was not present during the Candidates' Sunday meeting in Johannesburg but will be joining her fellow Candidates as they enter the Training College in February 2016)(Presented on Candidates Sunday 2015 at Benoni Corps and JHB City Corps)

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GazetteGazetteAPPOINTMENTSINTERNATIONAL APPOINTMENTS AND PROMOTIONSIt is my privilege to share with you information regarding International Appointments and promotions decided by the General - Effective 1 February 2016Lieut-colonels Jubilani And Fikile Khoza, officers of the Southern Africa Territory, currently serving respectively as Secretary for Personnel and Community Care Ministries Secretary in that territory, are appointed respectively as General Secretary, Liberia Command and Command Secretary for Women’s Ministries.

Effective December2015Major Luka Khayumbi (Secretary for Programme – Southern Africa Territory) is appointed to Kenya West as Assistant Chief Secretary.Major Rasoa Khayumbi (Assistant Secretary for Personnel – Southern Africa Territory) is appointed to Kenya West as Assistant Secretary for Personnel.Effective 07 January 2016Major Valerie Potgieter (Strathyre Girls Home, Central Division) is appointed Corps Officer of Uitenhage Corps in the Eastern Cape Division.

Human Trafficking Awareness Week in South AfricaHuman Trafficking Awareness Week in South Africa2-9 October 2015 - MID KwaZulu Natal Division2-9 October 2015 - MID KwaZulu Natal Division

1. MOOI RIVER - 04 October 2015

The Salvation Army joined forces with South African Police Services to fight Human Trafficking through Public Awareness Campaign in Mooi River- Mid Kwa-Zulu Natal.

AHT Awareness held in five (5) Sections of the DivisionAHT Awareness held in five (5) Sections of the Division

Captains Bongani & Patricia Fatyi (Estill Corps, Eastern KwaZulu-Natal Division) are appointed Corps Officers of Gauteng Corps in the Central Division.Major Happy Madonsela (Langaloop Corps, Mpumalanga & Swaziland Division) is appointed Divisional Youth Officer in the Mpumalanga & Swaziland Division in addition to her present appointment as Corps Officer of Langaloop Corps.

On behalf of the Territorial Commander I am pleased to announce the following Officers who are chosen to attend AFCO that will be held on 11- 29 March 2016Captain Thanda MuyangaCaptain Magdeline Phore

BEREAVEMENTEnvoy Lettie Nkosi was Promoted to Glory on 31 October 2015.Major Vincent Khumalo of his brother.Major Oslinah Khumalo of her sister.Major Josias Zondo of her mother.Major Nomatheba Hadebe was Promoted to Glory on 14 November 2015 .

2. DURBAN AREA

Sunday 4 October 2015 was chosen as an ant-human trafficking awareness day which saw our Salvationists from Durban Central taking part in the awareness against trafficking of people in and around our communities. The campaign started immediately after our morning service which really motivated members to go out and spread the message. We marched to one of the busiest roads known to many by its different activities during nighttime. We drew many peoples’ attention by chanting the slogan “NO” to Human Trafficking “Yes” to Anti-Human Trafficking. This gave courage to all Salvationists and some visitors who had attended the morning service with us to hand out brochures containing the message to combat human trafficking.

Not only were people a t t r a c t e d b y o u r presentation but they listened to the message that people must raise their voices against this modern day slavery. We are glad that we used the materials with

3. SCHOOL: VILAKAZI PRIMARY SCHOOL- Kwa Mashu - O2 October 2015

Kwa Mashu- The theme (“For I, the Lord, love JUSTICE” Isaiah 61:8a”) was introduced by asking questions around the human trafficking.

4. IMBALI/PIETERMARITZBURG AREA500 people Reached

On Sunday 4 October 2015 39 Salvationists including children marched the streets of Imbali for an Anti-Human Trafficking awareness Campaign. Children were holding posters with messages of human trafficking. Pamphlets were given to people and it was a great joy to convey the message on Anti Human Trafficking.

5. Clermont/Pinetown Area

77 Salvationists participate in the Awareness campaign .197 people were spoken to.

Human TraffickingHuman Trafficking

Human Trafficking is our reality, not a thing of the past; in fact it is one of the most profitable criminal activities around the world. The crime of human trafficking is being committed in South Africa, but due to its hidden nature, is very difficult to quantify. Therefore in partnership with like minded organisations and individuals. The Salvation Army has made it its priority business to break the silence in awareness raising and sensitise communities men, women and children in the church and society in the country where it is in existence through campaigns, training and advocacy.

Anti-Human Trafficking Campaign - Eastern Cape Division (Mount Frere Section)

20 August 2015

Jointly with other churches in the village, Community leaders, social workers and village chiefs

Rev Makaula with DDMWRev Makaula with DDMWRev Makaula with DDMW Chief’s representativeChief’s representativeChief’s representative

14 THE WAR CRY

Eastern KZN Awareness campaign held in two sections

Esibhoweni (Maynampisi Corps) and Eshowe Section

Joint Campaign with Community Leaders, health professionals, Te a c h e r s , L o c a l C h i e f , Community

15 DECEMBER 2015

Mr James Nthabalala gave his life to the Lord through The Salvation Army in 1924. Still a so ld i e r a t Gaba Corps Limpopo. He will be turning 100 years in December 2015

Limpopo Division AHT Task Team

Part of the Task team members-Support visit to Carehaven, Beth Rogelim, Mannenburg and

Masiphumelele

Mpumalanga Division AHT Task Team

Ministries

Peart Memorial Corps

Band and Songsters Songster Brigade at Soweto Theatre

Right: Bandmaster Mlungisi Qwabe; Giving back to God through investing his time and talents into the lives of young people by teaching them to read and play brass music. Many young people have graduated to levels that qualify them at university level.

Gauteng: Meadowlands Corps

In line with our undertaking at the Anti-Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop held at Soweto Central Corps on May 21-23 , 2015 , Meadowlands Corps he ld an Awareness Campaign on September 26, 2015. We distributed about 500 pamphlets and spoke to adults and many young people who attended the Soweto LGBT Pride function, after consul ta t ions wi th the event organisers.

Day of Prayer- Krugersdorp

Western CapeThe Salvation Army is marching

along in observatory and Open Air meeting

God Bless the young People as they grow in the Word

Participants from Different Corps

In every challenge there is a winner